Best Western Selects Linux-Based POS Solution
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| The terminal's PC-based platform, running a Linux operating system, enables
| ExaDigm to complete all transactions
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http://linux.sys-con.com/read/406620_p.htm
Related:
Wireless POS (Point of Sale) For Linux
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| Research has shown that the number of POS (point of sale) terminals
| running Linux in North America has increased 80% since 2002. For
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| hospitality providers, there's good reason to go with Linux.
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| As an operating system, Linux is more cost effective, flexible, and
| allows for greater freedom of choice in software than more
| mainstream operating systems. Savings can also be found in
| regards to licensing, installation, administrative and support costs.
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| This approach is less expensive because it doesn't require separate
| servers for hand-helds and traditional registers, translating in even
| more savings for hospitality operators. Wired or wireless, Linux or
| Windows, networked or independent terminals, Volanté is up for the
| challenge.
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http://opensourceblog.itproportal.com/?p=204
Hospitality & Retail Providers
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| Interest in Linux point of sale solutions has grown dramatically in the
| last few years. The reason why is simple; Linux, as an operating system, is
| more cost effective, flexible, and allows for greater freedom of choice in
| software than more mainstream operating systems. Linux is also very cost
| effective in regards to licensing, installation, administrative and support
| costs. Linux can offer all these features without sacrificing
| functionality.
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| [...]
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| So, when choosing an operating system and subsequent point of sale
| system, consider Linux. Discover for yourself why Linux is the
| fastest growing server operating system.
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http://www.openpr.com/news/19136/Jumping-on-the-Linux-POS-Point-of-Sale-Bandwagon-Finally-a-Choice-for-Hospitality-Retail-Providers.html
http://tinyurl.com/yr9q85
Freescale and Indesign Team to Develop Linux Based Point-of-Sale Platform
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| Offered with an open-source embedded ?CLinux software solution, the
| POS reference design targets industrial system designs that require
| flexible connectivity options, secure communication and a
| straightforward human interface with a fast development cycle
| and cost-effective approach.
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http://www.linuxelectrons.com/News/Embedded/Freescale_and_Indesign_Team_to_Develop_Linux_Based_PointofSale_Platform
http://tinyurl.com/yrkgc4
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